Fan Shroud: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, and 2010 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the VAS 6208 under the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -arrow- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Connection

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Fig 4: Freeing Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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WARNING:

Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connectors -1 and 2-, if applicable.

Vehicles with S-Tronic Transmission 0B5

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the disconnection point.

NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and disconnect the ATF lines from the transmission.

NOTE:

To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

All Vehicles

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Bumper Cover

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-- Remove the bumper cover end plate. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover -4-. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 8: Identifying Front Lock Carrier Cover

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air duct -1- from the air filter housing intermediate flange -2-.

-- Remove the left and right air intake grille -1-. Refer to "Front Bumper" in AIR INTAKE GRILLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 10: Releasing Clamps And Remove Air Intake Grille

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-- Release the retaining tabs -A arrows- and tilt the left and right air ducts -1- toward the center of the vehicle -arrow B-.

Fig 11: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 12: Identifying Intermediate Flange

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-- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward -arrows-.

Fig 13: Loosening Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Pull the radiator on the left side toward the front -arrow B-, then push it to the left -arrow C- and finally pull the right side toward the front -arrow A-.

Fig 14: Pulling Radiator Toward Front

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-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.

Fig 15: Identifying Fan Shroud

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